CACNEA lives in arid locations such as deserts. It releases a strong aroma from its flower to attract prey. When prey comes near, this POKÉMON shoots sharp thorns from its body to bring the victim down.

Sapphire

The more arid and harsh the environment, the more pretty and fragrant a flower CACNEA grows. This POKÉMON battles by wildly swinging its thorny arms.

Emerald

CACNEA live in deserts with virtually no rainfall. It battles by swinging its think, spiked arms. Once a year, a yellow flower blooms.

FireRed

It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.

LeafGreen

Diamond

By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.

Pearl

Platinum

By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.

HeartGold

It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year.

SoulSilver

Black

By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.

White

Black 2

By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.

White 2

X

It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year.

Y

It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.

Sand Veil (Suna Gakure - すながくれ):If active while Sandstorm is in effect, this Pokemon's Evasion receives a 20% boost; if this Pokemon has a typing that would normally take damage from Sandstorm, this Pokemon is also immune to Sandstorm's damage.

[Emerald Field Action] If this Pokemon is in the lead spot, the rate of wild Pokemon battles during a Sandstorm is halved.

DPP and HGSS Abilities:

DPP and HGSS

Sand Veil (Suna Gakure - すながくれ):If active while Sandstorm is in effect, this Pokemon's Evasion receives a 20% boost; if this Pokemon has a typing that would normally take damage from Sandstorm, this Pokemon is also immune to Sandstorm's damage.

[Field Action] If this Pokemon is in the lead spot, the rate of wild Pokemon battles during a Sandstorm is halved.

BW and BW2 Abilities:

BW and BW2

Sand Veil (Suna Gakure - すながくれ):If active while Sandstorm is in effect, this Pokemon's Evasion receives a 20% boost; if this Pokemon has a typing that would normally take damage from Sandstorm, this Pokemon is also immune to Sandstorm's damage.

[Field Action] If this Pokemon is in the lead spot, the rate of wild Pokemon battles during a Sandstorm is halved.

BW and BW2 (Hidden)

Water Absorb (Chosui - ちょすい):When a Water-type attack hits this Pokemon, it recovers health equal to the damage that it would have taken; this Pokemon can recover up to 25% of its max HP in this way.

XY and ORAS Abilities:

XY and ORAS

Sand Veil (Suna Gakure - すながくれ):If active while Sandstorm is in effect, this Pokemon's Evasion receives a 20% boost; if this Pokemon has a typing that would normally take damage from Sandstorm, this Pokemon is also immune to Sandstorm's damage.

[Field Action] If this Pokemon is in the lead spot, the rate of wild Pokemon battles during a Sandstorm is halved.

XY and ORAS (Hidden)

Water Absorb (Chosui - ちょすい):When a Water-type attack hits this Pokemon, it recovers health equal to the damage that it would have taken; this Pokemon can recover up to 25% of its max HP in this way.

SM and USUM Abilities:

SM and USUM

Sand Veil (Suna Gakure - すながくれ):If active while Sandstorm is in effect, this Pokemon's Evasion receives a 20% boost; if this Pokemon has a typing that would normally take damage from Sandstorm, this Pokemon is also immune to Sandstorm's damage.

[Field Action] If this Pokemon is in the lead spot, the rate of wild Pokemon battles during a Sandstorm is halved.

SM and USUM (Hidden)

Water Absorb (Chosui - ちょすい):When a Water-type attack hits this Pokemon, it recovers health equal to the damage that it would have taken; this Pokemon can recover up to 25% of its max HP in this way.